Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing experience, I definietly am going to travel more after this :) Past Review

By (Fort Lewis College) - abroad from 02/20/2017 to 04/28/2017 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
ABSOLUTELY, I WOULD SUGGEST IT ANYONE

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

While the location was convient, our wifi barely worked which was inconvient for school, one of the beds was broken, the hot water did not work properly, and all four of us had to share one bedroom essentially.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was great to learn German culture, but not having a German language class kept us a bit separated from the community.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had pneumia when I first arrived and it was dealt with immediately, the care was awesome and it was very reasonably priced

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

A great time, a lot of things to do, lots of help, awesome city, and the tea sere during school was awesome

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

A bit pricey, but I was prepared for it! It was all worth it

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150 a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would say to not go to crazy at the start and try to make your own food at home

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Excursions
  • New friends
  • Great city
* What could be improved?
  • Living situation
  • More than one class room
  • Less spiders
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had know to pack less! Like waaaaay less

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.